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My good lady,’ interrupted Clent, ‘are you telling me that…

“My good lady,’ interrupted Clent, ‘are you telling me that he is not the Luck? That you have in some way obfuscated the chronology of his nativity?’ Seconds passed. A beetle flew into Mistress Leap’s hair while she stared at Clent, then it struggled free and flew off again. ‘Did you lie about when…” quote by Frances Hardinge
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“My good lady,’ interrupted Clent, ‘are you telling me that he is not the Luck? That you have in some way obfuscated the chronology of his nativity?’ Seconds passed. A beetle flew into Mistress Leap’s hair while she stared at Clent, then it struggled free and flew off again. ‘Did you lie about when he was born?’ translated Mosca.”

Frances Hardinge

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character questions whether the timeline of a birth has been deliberately hidden, highlighting suspicion and intrigue.

In simple terms: Questioning hidden timelines.

Key Takeaway

Investigate hidden motives.

Themes

suspicion truth history power intrigue

Mood

curious tense

Type

literary dialogue

When to use this quote

  • Family secrets
  • political intrigue
  • historical research
  • detective work

Key Concepts

Chronology obfuscation authority

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports the claim?
  • How does suspicion affect relationships?
A Different Perspective

The claim may be exaggerated without evidence.

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